How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in New Jersey?
$93,250a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in New Jersey. That is $44.83 an hour or $7,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.83
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $93,250Highest 10%: $140,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| Median | $93,250 | $44.83 | |
| 75th | $116,400 | $55.98 | |
| 90th | $140,700 | $67.66 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $93,060 |
| New York, NY | $83,350 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,470 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $78,250 |
| Vineland, NJ | $77,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 1. District of Columbia | $124,100 |
| 2. New Jersey | $93,250 |
| 3. Maryland | $90,900 |
| 4. Virginia | $89,210 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $86,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $44.83 ($93,250 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $93,250 against $77,710 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $93,060 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.